June 2009 Vendor of the Month - Mec4D

Who is Mec4D?
My name is Catharina Harders, I am a graduate of Visual Arts and a
recording artist.
I have been involved with the Poser Community for the past 11
years.
Mec4D is a graphic design & digital recording label located in
the Netherlands and US founded and owned by me for the last 10
years.

How long have you have you been involved in digital
art?
I have been creating digital art for almost 11 years, this is my
first passion

What are you currently working on?
I am currently working on 2 new characters for M4 "Buddy
"and V4 ""Sylvana"

What software do you use and why?
My first software is Deep Paint 3D that I have used for almost 10
years it allows me to create my textures in a very quick way
especially for difficult UV mapping that the models have today.
Second is Poser Pro, but also Photoshop and Painter 11 is all I
need for my texture creation.

Where do you find inspiration for your
products?
I find my inspiration everyday around me but also by other
Renderosity artists and the fans of my work. They always keep me
going; give me unique power, positive energy, supporting me on all
my projects
I am very thankful for that.

Do you have any advice for aspiring Digital Content
Developers?
I think everyone around can create beautiful and unique art, we
grow with our work every day making it better and better, I have
advice for the young texture artist, I see sometimes wonderful
products with a lot of wonderful stuff inside, but without the
"'soul" I call this the digital finger print. The main
things that bother me a little bit are the wrong scale of the skin
texture, the reason they look like that is that they were created
only in Photoshop and that, today, is not enough. The main
figures as V4 and M4 have very difficult UV mapping that is out of
scale, Photoshop never can fix it no matter how detailed the
textures are, you should go out and try to use the programs that
was created for it (DP3D or Body painter etc.}This would make your
work much more realistic and quicker.

How has this online Community (Renderosity) enhanced
your work, relationships, and learning?
Renderosity I can call my home, I am member of almost all Poser
Online communities but I feel mostly wonderful here with all my old
friends around that give me inspirations everyday and also the new
young artist that come with new ideas and visions. I learned a lot
of stuff from others in the past 10 years here at Renderosity,
everyone has always been helpful and nice.

Do you have any final words?
First of all I want to thank you so much for your support, to all
my friends and fans of my work at Renderosity. Without you it would
never happen, I was surprised this morning with this news, this
give me even more inspirations and positive energy. Thank you again
to everyone and I would like to make a list with the names but it
would take forever so thank you again, you guys are the best!!!
Always at your service ! Cath

Woohoo well deserved!! Congrats to a lovely lady with such talent! Thank you not only for the awesome products but for also teaching us something as well as we go!!

PaganArtist ()
posted at 6:48PM Mon, 01 June 2009

I am so proud for you!!!

Mec4D ()
posted at 8:30PM Mon, 01 June 2009

Thank you so much, it would be never happen without your support , you made it !!! Much Love and Light always!, Cath

JVRenderer ()
posted at 12:19AM Tue, 02 June 2009

congratulations! This is well deserved. I'm looking forward to your new characters.

Belladzines ()
posted at 12:38AM Tue, 02 June 2009

Huge Congratulations!!

MysticDaniel ()
posted at 1:18AM Tue, 02 June 2009

You done it Cath! Well done and well deserved!

joaq ()
posted at 1:39AM Tue, 02 June 2009

Bravo Cath!Hugs!

powerage ()
posted at 3:26AM Tue, 02 June 2009

Congrats :)

LeChatDesigns ()
posted at 9:01AM Tue, 02 June 2009

I deeply appreciate your contributions to the community and to the MarketPlace. Wishing you all the best as you move forward in your creativity, Cat

brycek ()
posted at 11:52AM Tue, 02 June 2009

Congratulations!!

stardust ()
posted at 1:13PM Tue, 02 June 2009

Congrats Cath! Love your products and I can't wait until Buddy is ready for us!!!

JeniferC ()
posted at 2:00PM Tue, 02 June 2009

I'm glad to see you active in the community again, and wish you all the best in your cg and music career.

JSGraphics ()
posted at 9:46PM Tue, 02 June 2009

Congrats on getting Vendor of the Month. Many Hugs and continue making wonderful characters! We need them here.

KimberlyC ()
posted at 11:09PM Tue, 02 June 2009

Congrats Cath! Well deserved!

stallion ()
posted at 12:42PM Wed, 03 June 2009

Congrats Cath! glad to see you active in the community again

NylaRossini ()
posted at 6:39PM Wed, 03 June 2009

Congratulations on being crowned Vendor of the Month ;)

Bobbie25 ()
posted at 7:06AM Thu, 04 June 2009

It is so good to see you back hun been way to long I always love your figures/skins You are a very kind lady with a ton of talent happy to see you back and happy to see your lovely work back in the store many hugz

Purrdey ()
posted at 3:45PM Thu, 04 June 2009

Congratulations Cath! I love your Byson and I can't wait for Buddy and Sylvana!

SWAM ()
posted at 1:41AM Fri, 05 June 2009

Congratulaitons :-)

fabriced ()
posted at 1:07PM Fri, 05 June 2009

congrats Catharina, cheer :)

Stormi ()
posted at 4:39PM Fri, 05 June 2009

Congratulations Cath ... All of your characters are a work of art. You're awesome girlfriend. Hugs!

Thelby ()
posted at 2:05AM Sat, 06 June 2009

Alright Cath, You GO Girl!!!!! BIG CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!

TheOtherGraphics ()
posted at 6:12AM Sun, 07 June 2009

Love your dedication and,thank you for your talent.Congrats on the win.

maldowns ()
posted at 9:06AM Sun, 07 June 2009

11 years i think i have followed your quality career since 4ever keep up the good work i intend 2 buy ur new lite sets asap 2 if i could afford ir i would invite u 2 australia as well

Dave-So ()
posted at 4:24PM Sun, 07 June 2009

Hey Cath ... congrats :) I've been a fan of yours since the beginning and have always thought you are one of the best texture artists in the Poserverse, plus a truly great woman. You have gone through some times, and I truly admire you for digging back in and sticking around as you have done. As one of the originals, I'm happy the the new folks have the opportunity to see your creations. Good luck to you. Dave.

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